Author: Vivian J. Paige

A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

15 things you should give up to be happy

Interesting list that's making it's way around the internets. My favorite: Gotcha! 😀 Actually, the whole list is pretty good. Check it out.

How they voted

This photo, taken by Del. Mark Keam, was all we had last night to know how the House of Delegates voted on Tracy Thorne-Begland. We now have the roster, via RTD. The 33 delegates who voted in favor of this highly qualified candidate were: David B. Albo, R-Fairfax Kenneth C. Alexander, D-Norfolk Mamye E. BaCote, … Continue reading How they voted →

Norfolk Public Schools community conversations

The Norfolk Public Schools are holding a series of community conversations this month, with an eye towards an action plan for the next school year. The first of the conversations was held Monday evening. The remaining sessions are: Tues., May 15, 5:30 p.m. Granby Elementary School 7101 Newport Ave. Thurs., May 17, 6 p.m. Norview … Continue reading Norfolk Public Schools community conversations →

Flies, honey and vinegar

There's an old saying, "You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar." Sometimes, folks lose sight of this when making a pitch. Case in point: Virginia FREE. I spent Thursday and Friday last week at the Virginia Society of CPAs Leaders' Summit. We had a number of speakers over the course of the two … Continue reading Flies, honey and vinegar →

The sweet voice of Mama

I can still wear a red carnation. Sunday is Mother's Day. Naturally, my thoughts this week turned to my mother, and prompted my latest op-ed, title above, which appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. The picture I keep in my mind is the one shown here, which accompanied the column in the print edition. I still … Continue reading The sweet voice of Mama →

I guess Cuccinelli is a RINO, too

Virginia Attorney General - and 2013 gubernatorial candidate - Ken Cuccinelli appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show last night. This came on the heels of O'Reilly having called out the AG a couple of nights before, as he has "reported" on the story of the beating of two Virginian-Pilot reporters. The exchange got testy at times, … Continue reading I guess Cuccinelli is a RINO, too →

Grammar school

One of the advantages of being on vacation is that I get a chance to catch up on a lot of stuff. One thing I ran across was this cool blog on PilotOnline about grammar. Lots of good stuff in there for the grammar-challenged among us. (You know who you are 🙂 ) And if … Continue reading Grammar school →

Low turnout – but better

My latest column appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. Lots of figures from the results of Tuesday's election - because that was really the only thing that was different as compared to four years ago. Here's the big thing: if the folks who turned out Tuesday stay involved in the process, they can make a difference. … Continue reading Low turnout – but better →

When an opinion makes the news

I don't think it happens very often that opinion writers break the news. They tend to opine on the fact previously presented - or at least that's my general impression. But Tuesday, Virginian-Pilot columnist Michelle Washington broke a story - and it has reverberated around the country, courtesy of a link from Drudge Report. A … Continue reading When an opinion makes the news →